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A Living Testimony

My life changed when I became a mother in 2008 with my first child. I was attending college and was determined to keep moving forward. During this push towards my end goal of gradation, life became overwhelming. From bringing another child into the world in 2010, making a sound decision to part ways from my children’s father, and maintaining decent grades it all became too much and without the proper support everything was crumbling. I couldn’t maintain my grades so out went my scholarship. I was too far long in my pregnancy so I couldn’t get another job to maintain a roof over my head so I was getting evicted. Sadly, when I look to my left and I look to my right I was the only single mother I knew that was trying to make it all work and no one around who understood but God.
I wanted to give up, thought about it a million times but chose not to because my kid’s future and my dreams STILL mattered! I know most will ask: what about your parents? What about your family? Well, I didn’t have much of that and my dad had wrote me off. My mom was doing her best to support me and keep peace between her and my dad so she was stuck in the middle…but God.
While on my mission to not give up, God sent me a group of amazing angels who help to pull me out of the dark and into the light. They encouraged me to keep moving forward, assisted in paying my rent up, transportation, childcare, you name it and these women did it with grace. After their help, I transitioned into a transitional housing program for 7 months. During this time, I humbled myself because I knew I needed the help and I knew it would mold me into an even better mother for my children. Not only did I complete the program but I graduated from the University of Central Florida with my Bachelors in Business Administration!
So who am I? A woman who is not taking no for an answer. A mother who refuses to give up on my children or my dreams. I want you to know that all of the dreams you have in your heart are the priceless treasures that are meant to be brought to life.

Yes, I am a single mother of two but my story is far from being over. I want to encourage other single mothers to hold their heads up through the storm. I did not get where I am today alone and if it was not for key women who were willing to pull me up I wouldn't have been able to see through my storm. Through everything I have learned how to humble myself and realize the key things that are needed to grow and blossom into a strong woman. I want other women to know they are not alone I have been there and back and I am here to let those who feel that their story is over that they have the power to start over no matter where they are.